Surgical Instruments Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are veterinary surgical instruments?
Specialised tools used in animal surgeries to ensure precision, safety and efficiency
What are common pieces of equipment?
Rat-toothed forceps
Mayo scissors
Metzenbaum scissors
Artery forceps
Plain forceps
Towel clips
Needle holders
Scalpel handle
Retractors
What are rat toothed forceps used for?
Grasping and holding tissue during procedures
What makes rat-toothed forceps ideal for handling dense or touch tissues?
Have interlocking teeth at the tip which provides a firm grip
What are mayo scissors designed for?
Cutting heavy tissues, muscles or sutures
What are the two main types of mayo scissors?
Straight mayo scissors used for cutting sutures and surface-level tissues
Curved mayo scissors designed for deeper tissue dissection
What are Metzenbaum scissors designed for?
Cutting delicate tissue and performance blunt dissection without causing excessive trauma
What are Metzenbaum scissors commonly used in?
Organ-related operations such as cardiovascular procedures
What are artery forceps used for?
To clamp blood vessels and control bleeding during procedures
What do artery forceps have that allow surgeons to maintain a firm grip without continuous pressure?
Locking mechanisms
What are plain forceps used for?
Grasping and holding tissues or objects without causing damage
What do plain forceps have that make them ideal for handling delicate tissues or materials that require a gentle grip?
Smooth flat tips
What do the lack of teeth on plain forceps cause?
Rely on pressure and friction to hold objects securely
What are towel clips used for?
To secure drapes and towels during medical procedures ensuring a sterile environment
What are needle holders used for?
Grasping and manipulating suturing needles during procedures like wound closure and ligation
What do needle holders help surgeons do?
Maintain precision and control while stitching tissues together
What do needle holders have that locks the needle in place?
Ratchet mechanism
What are scalpel handles designed for?
Holding a blade for making precise incisions
What do scalpel handles provide?
Stability, control and accuracy
What are retractors used for?
Holding back tissues, organs or skin
What do retractors provide?
Better visibility and access to the surgical site without obstruction
What is an ultrasonic cleaner?
A device that uses ultrasound waves to clean objects
